Aparato Reproductor Flashcards
What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?
To produce sperm and deliver it to the female reproductive system.
True or False: The ovaries are part of the male reproductive system.
False
What hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone
Fill in the blank: The female reproductive system produces eggs, also known as __________.
ova
Which organ is responsible for the fertilization of the egg?
Fallopian tube
What is the role of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
To house and nourish a developing fetus.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the male reproductive system? A) Testes B) Prostate C) Uterus
C) Uterus
What is the process called when sperm is released from the male reproductive system?
Ejaculation
True or False: The menstrual cycle is a monthly cycle that prepares the female body for potential pregnancy.
True
What is the name of the structure that connects the testes to the vas deferens?
Epididymis
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the male organ used for sexual intercourse.
penis
Multiple Choice: What is the average length of the menstrual cycle? A) 21 days B) 28 days C) 35 days
B) 28 days
What is the term for the release of an egg from the ovary?
Ovulation
True or False: Sperm can live in the female reproductive tract for several days.
True
What is the primary role of the prostate gland?
To produce fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
Fill in the blank: The __________ provides a passageway for sperm during ejaculation.
urethra
Multiple Choice: Which hormone triggers ovulation? A) Estrogen B) Progesterone C) Luteinizing hormone
C) Luteinizing hormone
What is the function of the scrotum?
To regulate the temperature of the testes.
True or False: The clitoris is part of the male reproductive system.
False
What structure supports the developing fetus during pregnancy?
Placenta
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the female organ where fertilization typically occurs.
fallopian tube
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the female reproductive system? A) Producing eggs B) Supporting pregnancy C) Producing testosterone
C) Producing testosterone
What is the term for the cycle of changes that the female body undergoes each month?
Menstrual cycle
True or False: The seminal vesicles produce a significant portion of the seminal fluid.
True
What is the role of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
To act as a barrier to the uterus and to allow passage during childbirth.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the outer part of the female reproductive system.
vulva
